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31 October 2026, 2:12 pm
Migamba LC3 chairperson warns teachers against enrolling their children in priva…
By Kylisiima Asuman The LC3 Chairperson of Migamba Sub-county, Tureebe James Murefu, has warned government-employed teachers against enrolling their children in private schools while serving in public institutions under the Universal Primary Education (UPE) programme. Tureebe questioned the rationale behind…
29 October 2026, 8:33 pm
Potter’s Christian School commits P7 candidates to God ahead of exams
By Onyinge Ivan Potter’s Christian Primary School in Amolatar Town Council has dedicated 50 Primary Seven candidates to God ahead of their final examinations, which begin on Friday, October 30, 2026. The dedication prayer was held on Wednesday, October 28,…
29 October 2026, 2:39 pm
Oyam seed schools boost learner performance through teacher training
By Solomon Okello Link schoolteachers in Oyam District have been urged to embrace continuous professional development to improve teaching methods and learner performance. The call was made during a capacity-building training held recently at Abok Primary School, bringing together teachers…
29 October 2026, 8:50 am
7,096 candidates register for 2026 PLE in Kyegegwa
By Collins Ainomugisha A total of 7,096 candidates have been registered to sit the 2026 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) in Kyegegwa District, with more girls registered than boys. This was revealed by Mr Kiiza Goden, the district inspector of schools…
28 October 2026, 4:25 pm
Pader registers 3,982 candidates for 2026 PLE
By Geoffrey Okwong Pader District has registered 3,982 candidates for the 2026 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE), with education officials and school administrators expressing readiness for the national examinations. The candidates comprise 2,009 boys and 1,973 girls, including 3,622 candidates from…
28 October 2026, 1:33 pm
UNEB warns Pader PLE officials against examination security breaches
By Geoffrey Okwong The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has cautioned Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) field staff in Pader District against examination security breaches, urging them to strictly follow official guidelines during the 2026 examinations. Sarah Adong, the UNEB District…
28 October 2026, 5:51 am
State House scholarship delays leave Acholi students struggling
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Students awaiting support under the State House scholarship programme are hopeful for a resolution after the matter was confirmed to be before the Office of the President, following the completion of verification exercises by local government…
28 October 2026, 5:26 am
Gulu School struggles with desks, toilets shortage
By Agness Agilo Learning at Bungatira Central Primary School in Gulu City is threatened by severe shortages of desks and toilet facilities. Headteacher Robert Anywar Kennedy has appealed to city authorities for urgent intervention, citing safety risks and difficulties affecting…
28 October 2026, 5:13 am
Low enrolment in Gulu seed schools blamed on parents
By Emmanuel Mwaka Parents and local leaders in Gulu District have been blamed for poor enrolment and performance in government secondary schools due to limited support for education. Meanwhile, Aswa County MP Okello Patrick Onguti donated more than 2,000 mathematical…
27 October 2026, 10:36 am
Crime hits local education: 8 laptops stolen from Ikwera P.7 computer lab
By Frank Oyugi ADUKU | Digital learning at Ikwera Primary School in Kwania District has suffered a major setback following an illegal break-in that left the school’s computer lab stripped of its technology assets. Thieves targeted the lab over the…